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Stress: The Speed of Our Inner World
In our high-velocity culture, we often treat stress as an external intruder. It can seem like a byproduct of demanding bosses, unruly children, or an overflowing inbox. We look at the staggering statistics, 44% of U.S. employees reporting burnout and over 60% of…
The Self as a Project: From Ancient Wisdom to the Analyst’s Couch
I recently came across a fascinating essay by Inna Sevelius in Modern Filosofi that tracks the “red thread” of human self-improvement. It got me thinking about how our modern obsession with “finding ourselves” is actually rooted in ancient practices that were much…
The Self-Help Explosion: Freedom or a New Form of Power?
I am continuing my reflection on Inna Sevelius’s essay “Jaget som projekt” (The Self as a Project). Today, I want to explore the darker side of modern psychology. While we often view self-improvement as a path to freedom, the sociological perspective suggests a…


